Mustang Valley Elementary 
Located at S.W. 29th and Morgan Road
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8:00 A.M. to 2:45 P.M.
     Mailing Address: 
     906 S. Heights Drive 
     Mustang, OK 73064
Phone:  (405) 324-2541 
Fax:      (405) 324-4578
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May 5-9 - ITBS Testing
Study Island for fun and better test scores

     Students in grades 2-5  from across the Mustang school district will take the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) May 5-9.  This test will help us to determine the level of a student's progress toward major educational objectives.  A student's scores on the individual tests of the ITBS provide an overall view of educational achievement.  A student's strengths and weaknesses can be identified.  This information can then be used to develop remediation strategies and plans to improve instruction.

Students will be tested in the following areas:
  -Vocabulary
  -Reading (Comprehension - Inferential and Interpretation, Summarizing and 
   Analyzing Main Ideas)
  -Word Analysis  - Second and Third Grade Only - (Phonological Awareness and
   Decoding, Letter Sounds, Blends, Digraphs, Rhyming Words, Compound 
   Words, Word Families, etc.) 
  -Listening - Third Grade Only
  -Spelling
  -Language Usage and Expression (Capitalization, Punctuation)
  -Math  (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, 
   Computation, etc.)
  -Social Studies
  -Science
  -Maps and Diagrams
  -Reference Materials

We are often asked what students can do to improve their performance on the test.  We have put together this list of suggestions:
1.  Review for the tests by using “Study Island” (www.studyisland.com) or 
     other prep materials.
2.  Attend school each day of testing and in the days prior to testing for 
     review.  Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing.
3.  Arrive at school on time.  Students will not be permitted in the classroom 
     once the test has begun.
4.  Get a good night’s sleep.  Restrict evening activities during the week of 
     testing.
5.  Eat a nutritious breakfast each morning of testing.  Children have 
     difficulty concentrating if they are hungry.

The ITBS tests are very challenging but our students can do well if we make it a priority.  Put May 5-9 on your calendars now.
 

 

Nestle Labels for
P.E. equipment 
 
 
 
 
 

Around the World
 in 80 Mysteries
Thank you to the 
5th grade class of 
2005-06
for this new mystery
series in the media center.











 

Welcome to Mustang Valley

Word of the Week
 FRIENDSHIP
 Caring for and
trusting others

 
New Enrollments
New students enrolling must provide:
  •   Two proofs of residence (not phone, cable, or 

  •   personal check)
  •   Current Immunization record
  •   Birth Certificate
Focus on Reading
The Mustang Public Schools' goal is to have 90% of our students by the end of third grade reading on or above grade level.

Research tells us that 74% of those not reading on grade level by the end of third grade will never "catch up." It is imperative for teachers, parents and community to be committed to helping our children learn to read and to read well.

Parents need to begin to read to their child as soon as it is born and continue to read, at least 20 minutes a day, until their child is at least in middle school.

This gives them language experience and helps in vocabulary development. Not only does this help with the child's reading, it also is an ideal way to spend quality time with the child.

Please join us in helping to develop a community of readers!

Mission Statement:
Through the cooperative efforts of the community, parents and staff, 
we will create positive educational opportunities designed to develop the total child,
enhance self-worth, and motivate the child to achieve his/her potential.

Congratulations!
Robin Combs
has been named the
Elementary Science
Teacher of the Year
by the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association.

Congratulations
to our teachers who have attained National Board Certification:

Kathy Neuenschwander
Connie Graham
Teri Brown
Shereen Rasor
Carol Scott
Maureen Fuller
Robin Combs
Crystal Rumbaugh

Congratulations
Davette Ravencraft
2008 Mustang Valley
Teacher of the Year
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Mustang Valley Creed

I am proud to be a special and unique student at Mustang Valley Elementary.
I will take great pride in my school and myself.
I choose to be responsible for my learning, my actions, and my behavior.
I will do what is right.
I seize every opportunity to learn.
I will do my best to do my part.
I respect and celebrate the differences in others.
I will determine my future.

 
Resources On The Web

Study Island
Fun activities students may use in the computer lab or at home to further enjoy and expand on classroom lessons. 

Research Sites selected by teachers for each grade level 

First Gov for Kids
Links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject

Internet Public Library
Research and learning links related to curriculum

Story Hour
Illustrated picture books to read on the computer

Enchanted Learning
Commercial site, contains information and educational activities

Library of Congress
Collections for researchers, the public, and students

Oklahoma State Department of Education
State education news, links, calendar, guidelines, PASS

Internet Safety links from Oklahoma State Department of Education

PASSport (scroll down links of right side of window)
Online state curriculum search engine and lesson planner

Mustang Public Schools
District Web Site:  Links to  Administration, Schools, School Board

Mustang Public Library
Calendar, hours, services for all the community

Oklahoma Department of Libraries
Oklahoma government references

American Library Association
Resources for Parents, Teens and Kids 

National Education Association
News and issues in Education

Starfall. com
Activities for beginning readers

Dewey Thinkquest
Dewey Decimal system lesson

Interactive SMARTboard sites
Information and activities for using the SMARTboard

SMARTboard activities
Activities for interactive white boards

Internet for Classrooms
Computer activites for the classroom

The Oklahoman Archives
"At School" access
Mustang Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex/gender, age, disability, or veteran status.  Inquiries concerning application of this policy  may be referred to the Mustang Public Schools Compliance Coordinator, 906 S. Heights, Mustang, OK 73064 or (405) 376-2461


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